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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Acura RDX $32,895
Acura RDX SH-AWD $34,895
ENGINE
Type:
2,300cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (i-VTEC)
Power [hp at rpm]: 240 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 260 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 99.0
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 / 24
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.70, 1.61, 1.07, 0.69, 0.54
Final Drive: 4.31
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.0 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,743
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,500
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.2
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • P235/55 VR18 all-season tires
  • Rear parking camera
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
182.5
Width [in.]:
73.6
Height [in.]:
65.2
Wheelbase [in.]: 104.3
Front Track [in.]: 61.9
Rear Track [in.]: 62.6
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome door handles and exhaust tip
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror with indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with one-touch open / close and tilt
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
101.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.3
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
54.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
27.8 - 60.6 (rear seats folded)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way power, heated front passenger sport seat
  • 8-way power, heated driver sport seat with lumbar support and memory
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, MP3 capability, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 7 speakers
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, cover and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitor in front
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel, shift knob and door panels
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control